QUETTA, Jan 9: Balochistan University Vice-Chancellor Ghulam Mohammad Taj has said that three new sub-campuses of the varsity will be established in Gwadar, Qila Saifullah and Dera Allahyar.

Speaking at a press conference here, he said the university was implementing development projects worth Rs588 million to take the institution to the level of other universities in the country.

Replying to a question, he said that presently the university was offering degrees in 40 disciplines and soon six more disciplines would be introduced.

The vice-chancellor said that a tenure track system was being introduced in the university for senior and qualified teachers.

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